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The best CarPlay upgrades to try in the iOS 27 public beta
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- The iOS 27 public beta introduces significant CarPlay enhancements, including the integration of Siri AI for more advanced, hands-free voice control that can access personal data like emails and texts to provide contextual assistance.
- A new persistent "Now Playing" MiniPlayer appears in the upper-right corner during audio playback, featuring updated controls and an audio scrubber for easy navigation within songs or podcasts.
- Users gain access to a fresh set of CarPlay wallpapers inspired by the iOS 27 stock designs, addressing the previous lack of customization options.
- Stability and performance improvements in iOS 27 enhance navigation heading accuracy, GPS reliability, and wireless CarPlay connectivity for a smoother experience.
- Apple has enabled developer support for dedicated video apps on CarPlay, although actual availability depends on automaker support and may take time to roll out.
